Dortmund seal €30 M€ deal for Greek prodigy Konstantinos Karetsas
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing of Greek prospect Konstantinos Karetsas for a reported fee of €30 M€, finalising a transfer after several days of negotiations with Belgian side Genk. The 19‑year‑old midfielder joins the German club as they look to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season.
Le Borussia Dortmund, officially known as Borussia Dortmund and often referred to as BVB, issued the statement confirming the acquisition. The club highlighted the player's potential to contribute to their squad.
Negotiations between the two clubs extended over several days, according to the announcement. Ultimately, BVB secured a definitive agreement with Genk to complete the transfer.
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Genk, a club competing in the Belgian Pro League, agreed to release the Greek youngster. The deal marks another outgoing transfer for the Belgian side this window.
The transfer fee has been reported as €30 M€, denoted as 30 M€ in the announcement. This sum underscores Dortmund's willingness to invest in emerging talent.
Konstantinos Karetsas, described as a great hope for Greece, joins Dortmund as a midfielder. The club expects him to develop further under their coaching staff.